Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-12-01
DAILY HERALD.
A= ST. LOUIS.
The Press Banquet at the Ma
tiOnal Encam pment.

The Press banquet at the Ma
tional Encampment.
EprroR HERALD: Perhaps the most
brilliant feature of the California
exhibit in st. Louis, during the G. A.
Il. encampment, was the banquet
given to the press. The large hall
was beautifully decorated with flags
and bunting. A painting, 32 feet
long, representing Los Angeles
County, was hung at one end of the
hall, and another, representing Sar
Diego City and harbor, at the oppo-
site end. On either side of the hall
were two tables extending the entire
length of the room. San Diego fur
nished a splendid exhibit, rich in
variety, and occupied one entire
table. Next came Milton Thomas, OF
Los Angeles, with its exhibit OF
apples alone occupying one entire
table l25 feet long, an exhibit worthy
of any State in the Union, and speak
ing volumes to those who do not
bel eve that Southern California can
raise apples.
On the opposite of the hall, Pasa-
dena and Pomona occupied the entire
table next the wall, and made cred
table showing. San Bernardino
came next, with another tadle show
ing a fine variety and doing that
county full justice.
D. tI,Aon fohlne, 1ot III fnt1r
tables the length of the room, and
seated 525 guests. The catering was
done by ladies' society in st. Louis,
which has established a school OF in
struction in the ait of scientific cook
ing They have earned an enviable
reputation, and did themselves great
credit by the careful preparation OF all
the food, and the prompt and efficient
manner in which it was served.
The Los Angeles band and Modoc
Club furnished music. The invita-
tions issued admitted the bearer to
the hall, and in spite of the rain the
seats were all filed promptly.
Gen. w. T. Sherman. ex-Vice-Pres-
ident Hannibal Hamlin, Governor
Dick Oglesby, General Sprague and
General Fairchild, were among the
notable guests. Messrs. Otis and
Osborne OF Los Angeles, the Banquet
Committee, had everything in perfect
order. Mr.. Osborne gave the address
of welcome, in a genteel, dignified
manner, credit to California.
General Sherman referred with much
apparent pleasure to his having been
a Californian in 1916, and as having a
pride in our success as State.
During the repast the undersigned
took from Mr.. Thomas exhibit of ap-
pies five of the largest and placed
them at General Sherman's right
hand. The General examined them
with evident satisfaction, and re
quested his lieutenant to carry two OF
them home. / offered to send them
to his address, and next morning in
vited each district represented to fur
nish box of fruit to present to Gen
eral Sherman. San Diego, Los An
geles and Pasadena responded hand
somely, each sending a choice box oi
selected fruit, to which was added a
case of wine, and all sent by messen.
ger to General Sherman. The follow
ing note was received in reply, shown.
his appreciation, which will be reat
with qualification by all Southern Cal
ifornians, who am sure are pleased
to honor our greatest living soldier.
II. n. RUST.
ST. LOUIS, October IL, 1887.
II. n. Rust, Esq. South Pasadena, Cal:
MY DEAR SRI received with pride and
pleasure the hearty greeting which met me
at ArmOry Hall in st. Louis, when l visited
that gorgeous display of fruit, flowers and
products of Southern California. The three
boxes of fruits aud box of wine which you
sent me next day were highly appreciated
by the family I was visiting as well a.
myself.
Wishing you all honor and success in the
cause in which you are engaged, l am with
great respect your friend,
w. T. SHERMAN.